Suspension of arms


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SUSPENSION OF ARMS. An agreement between belligerents, made for a short time or for a particular place, to cease hostilities between them. See Armistice. Truce.

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The purpose of the suspension of arms sales was, in fact, to pressure the government to give in to the demands of the opposition, citing human rights concerns and demands for democratic rights.
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We are urging all governments to impose an immediate and comprehensive suspension of arms to Israel, and to all Palestinian armed groups until there is no longer a substantial risk of serious human rights violations.
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Under pressure of public opinion, the Government have at last announced the suspension of arms sales to Indonesia.
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The SNP, Scottish Greens, Lib Dems, Campaign Against Arms Trade, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have all called for a suspension of arms sales to the Saudis.
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The UN have already indicated there is a strong possibility that international law has been violated through the hostilities in Gaza and, until this has been established, the UK Government need to implement a complete suspension of arms sales to Israel.
Minister We cannot stand by and do nothing

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